Garonne Sailed for Japan as Prisoner Transport
The Garonne owned by Frank Waterhouse Co is being chartered by the Japanese government to transport paroled Russian prisoners from Japan to a Black Sea port. The ship undergoes refurbishment to carry about 1500 men plus crew. It may depart around April 10 aiming for a record Pacific crossing of about 40 days.
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Garonne
Frank Waterhouse Company
Porte
Black Sea
Japan
Law
Russia
Reuter
Pacific
Red Sea
Fight Between CP and Great Northern and Their Long War
The article traces a 24 year clash between the Canadian Pacific and the Great Northern, from 1877 through 1893, detailing alliances with Sir Donald A. Smith and Sir George Stephens, the Manitoba route via Winnipeg, differential rates, and the eventual 1893–1894 tariff wars. It notes CP’s northern Pacific expansion, Soo Line completion, and CP’s Asiatic ventures with White Empress service boosting Pacific coast prominence.
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Great Northern
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba
Winnipeg
Cannadian
Manitoba
Bt. Vincent, Minn
St. Paul
Donald A. Smith
George Stephens
Great Northern Company
Hill
Middle States
St. Vincent
Vancouver
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Minneapolis & Manitoba
Seattle
Atlantic Seaboard
St Paul
Beattle
Chicago
Moore Jaw
Lake Superior
New England
New York
Boe Line
Canadian Isle
Tacoma
Waterloo
North Shore
Klondike
Interstate Commerce Committee
British Columbia
Hillines
Minnesota
Dakota
Russia punishes recalcitrant soldiers in wartime court martial
In St. Petersburg on March 20 the government cracked down on soldiers who refused to go to war. At Hintogernik 40 were tried by court martial with two ringleaders executed and 38 sentenced to 18 years in penal servitude in chains.
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Russia
ST. Peeterbhurg
Wer
Hintogernik
Ban Juan Returns With Largest Halibut Cargo
The fishing schooner Ban Juan of the Han Juan Fish company arrived in port this morning with a halibut cargo valued at 0,000 dollars. It marks the vessel’s largest haul since launch.
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Han Juan Fish Company
City delays Third and Fourth avenues regrade bids
The board of works postponed bidding on the Third and Fourth avenues regrade to await Corporation Counsel Calhoun and the Third Avenue Improvement Club attorney. Protests from Cotterill and Preston urged damages be ascertained before contracts. Officials aim to grade unopposed sections and seek court damages for the remainder.
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Board of Works
Third
Fourth Avenues
Calhoun
Third Avenue
Harold Preston
Fourth Avenue
Lawrence Colman
Yester Way
Cherry Street
Judge J O Humphrey Directs Beef Trust Inquiry
Judge J O Humphrey, noted for anti corporation leanings, directs the federal grand jury investigation into the beef trust. He resides in Springfield, Illinois, and was called to sit in the case despite four Chicago federal judges already on the panel.
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J. Othe Humphrey
Federal Grand Jury
Beef Trust
Springfield
Iil
United States
Chicago
Presnell Maintains Lead In Beninghausen Watch Contest
Presnell holds first place early in the Beninghausen watch contest with Skutt close behind. Voters continue to move to the front as daily vote counts rise and more candidates gain, reflecting increasing interest and activity.
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Skutt
Frank Preenell
Dewitt Skutt
Arthur A. Springer
Abner Wolff
Seneich
J. B. Howe
Tiscvedestses
BMW
Gantmyer
Cces
Stephen Johnston
Jack McLean
William H. Sickles
P. Brautigam
John Clark
G. W. Marsh
Roland Cotterill
George McFarland
Abner Knowles
Santatas
L. BE. Horme
Henry Hillis
C. Lindeau
H. V. R. Anderson
Osisss-Cdesics
Jack Kline
Frank McCombs
B.D. Wrg
A. W. Skinner
Be Doyle Sooo
A. Johnson
Mixed clash near Puget Sound National Bank ends in flight
Seven patrolmen and two detectives watched a street brawl between attorney Tom Page and Benjamin Moyses, a brewery manager. The pair fled the scene before confinement, witnesses describe Page striking Moyses with an umbrella and Moyses retaliating. Authorities claim no arrests after Cedar River wash.
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Puget Sound National Bank
Tom Page
Benjamin Moyses
Battle Royal
Desertions From Nineteenth Infantry Before Manila Move
Vancouver Wash March 29 Many soldiers are deserting from the Nineteenth Infantry which has been ordered to Manila next Saturday on the transport Buford. The guard house is full of captured deserters. Men are very averse to going to the Philippines.
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Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver
Wash
Nineteenth Infantry
Manila
Buford
Philippines
Portland Longshoremen Form New Union named 60 Members
In Portland on March 29 a new longshoremen union was organized with 60 members. The group will not work with any members of Longshoremen's Union No. 265, and it is likely that the rift will widen as the two groups stay apart.
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Portland
Ore
Milner Resigns. Earl of Selborne Named South Africa Head
Lord Milner resigns as high commissioner in South Africa and administrator of the Transvaal and Orange River colonies. The Earl of Selborne is chosen as successor, formerly under secretary at the colonial office during the Jameson raid and, until now, first Lord of the Admiralty. The move signals rising tensions between sailors and longshoremen. In Rome, the premier agrees to debate a twenty million lire budget to complete Italy's military armaments.
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Earl OF
Rome
Italy
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Crespo
Iowa
Washington
Adams
Bestington Creamery
Tam Tea & Coffee CO
C. P
U. N
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
North Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Borree
Col Buster Brown
McCarthy Dry Goods Company
J. C. Humphrey
Presnell
Beninghausen
GL Holmes Furniture Co
Queeneware
Steel Ranges
Vietor
Acorn
BEZ
Krival Acorn
Marvel
Alice Crab
Womer
Mr. Grub
Lord Milner
Ailon
Epee
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